Data reduction options

Improve efficiency with data reduction pools that feature block deduplication and compression (available only in Storwize V5030). In addition, SCSI UNMAP which allows you to free storage space upon deletion of extraneous data. The benefits include reduced acquisition cost, reduced rack space, and lower power and cooling costs throughout the lifetime of the system.

IBM Easy Tier®

Advanced copy services

Metro Mirror and Global Mirror allow synchronous or asynchronous data replication between any Storwize family systems for maximum flexibility. It helps optimize the use of network bandwidth with integrated Bridgeworks WANrockIT technology to reduce network costs or speed replication cycles – improving the accuracy of remote data. IBM FlashCopy allows you to take incremental snapshots of your data at regular intervals.

Integration of your existing storage environment

Virtualize your existing storage (IBM and non-IBM) to make it part of a Storwize V5000 system, where it inherits the advantages of Storwize capabilities (available only in Storwize V5030). Because the storage is virtualized, volumes can be non-disruptively moved between external and internal storage capacity. This functionality enables agile integration into your existing storage environments with seamless data migration between Storwize V5000 and legacy storage systems.

Gain storage visibility, insight, and control

Available at no charge, cloud-based IBM Storage Insights provides a single dashboard that gives you a clear view of all your IBM block storage. You’ll be able to make better decisions by seeing trends in performance and capacity. Storage health information enables you to focus on areas needing attention and when IBM support is needed, Storage Insights simplifies uploading logs, speeds resolution with online configuration data, and provides an overview of open tickets all in one place.

IBM Data Reduction Guarantee™

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Enhance IT productivity with a modern intuitive and simplified web-based GUI with point-and-click management capabilities.

IBM Storage Utility Offering

Get the ultimate in flexibility with a new way to procure data capacity with instant-on access. This offering is unique because it allows you to predict monthly data capacity costs and pay only for the capacity you need, whether your data grows or shrinks. Drive new Capex costs over to the Opex line and save on the way. No need to over purchase or lease large amounts of capacity for "just in case" needs. Simply use the data that your business needs and this offering will take care of the rest.

A worldwide network of business partners

Working with IBM Business Partners gives you access to the technology, services and best practices to make your implementation a success. These partners can help provide a scalable solution that can maintain performance, efficiency and manageability as data grows. Visit our PartnerWorld site and search our database for a business partner near you.